Where the wild becomes heirloom.
There is something hauntingly beautiful about animals preserved in memory.
Sepulchral Safari explores that idea through an imagined menagerie where wild creatures take on an almost aristocratic presence. Cheetahs, zebras, antelope, elephants and giraffes are intertwined with dramatic foliage, ornamental filigree and the visual language of the Victorian and Edwardian eras.
The result is neither traditional safari nor gothic novelty.
It is wildlife with ceremony.
Hand-rendered animals become portraits of character and spirit, surrounded by botanical flourishes that feel as though they have been lifted from an antique textile, an eccentric estate or a beautifully worn family heirloom.
The palette moves between deep black, bone, aged taupe, oxblood and muted natural tones, allowing the artwork to feel dramatic without becoming dark for darkness' sake.
Sepulchral Safari is a little ghostly, a little haunting, and entirely regal - a collection designed to feel as though it has always existed.
Not fashionable for a season.
Made to feel permanent.
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Where inspiration over a millennium meets modern living.
Some places inspire through history. The Nile inspires through life.
Nile Reverie reimagines Egypt through its living landscape rather than its monuments - a collection celebrating lotus blossoms opening at sunrise, jewel-toned birds darting through papyrus, flourishing grape vines, woven basket textures, river boats drifting through calm waters, and the unmistakable brilliance of scarab greens against luminous blues.
The visual language is unmistakably Egyptian, yet refreshingly contemporary. Traditional motifs are distilled into clean geometry, layered with expressive botanical illustration and saturated color to create artwork that feels equally at home in today's premium interiors as it does within the timeless story of the Nile itself.
Rather than leaning on mythology, Nile Reverie celebrates abundance.
Fresh harvests.
Flowing water.
Summer entertaining.
The quiet luxury of nature.
The collection balances crisp whites with lapis blue, vibrant turquoise, malachite green, warm ochres, gold accents, and touches of cinnabar - creating a palette that feels sunlit, joyful, and effortlessly elevated.
Designed for tabletop, textiles, kitchen décor, outdoor entertaining, stationery, gift, and lifestyle products, the assortment invites consumers into a season where gathering feels like an escape beside one of the world's most iconic rivers.
Nile Reverie is less about looking back at ancient Egypt...
...and more about experiencing the Nile as it continues to inspire beauty today.
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Every collection/project starts exactly the same way with a system, every time. I have set parameters that involve key types of brainstorming for the planning stage.
The planning stage results in the curation of a themed mood board from which the palette(s), font style, collection name and direction with composed roughs to move onto the next phase.
People to say that creation does not happen in a straight line. I disagree slightly. A system of processes set in place and strategic disciplines guarantee results, every single time. Feeding the creative bank is a necessary discipline in my world. What is also unique is the depth of my design perspective for every piece - the why that was not yet considered by most.
All of the designs are curated from my handcrafted art, using an array of mediums. Most pieces are mixed media—my combo of choice is watercolor and colored pencil, often including pen & ink.
*I see your end product results, the chain of buyers to the end user and offer a Full Experience when licensing through us for art-for-product - a vision, a campaign and a brand story, speaking the language of the product developers, marketers, and executives, and ultimately the final consumer.
With choosing 100% free fonts I remove licensing friction—a small client-centric touch, but a big move for ease with your product development teams. This gets the ball rolling even a little faster. Additional fonts can be requested. This comes with my beautifully curated mood board and color palette selection per collection.
My organized filing and number system propel movement forward with ease for your art directors and project managers. The quick-reference QR code gives easy, direct access to my visual catalog that can be printed, allowing for easy sharing with your design teams, bridging physical and digital effortlessly.
Your investment includes a key feature in the bespoke messaging campaigns I curate. I articulate how the collections can be used with full scope explanation of my creative direction for every collection: who they are for, and what emotional and/or niche it fills. Marketing language with no filters. Why do I do this? Because these are all questions I answered before I picked up the pencil or paintbrush to make the first stroke.
My video insight recap gets you access up close and personal with my vision for the collection in my exact words and tone. This recap can provide clarity in the board room and amongst your creative teams and product developers. I express my understanding of the value in our relationship and how I can best support you through refinement of the service process.
The above outlined key points are what you get when you license a high-quality, luxury product from me.
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